Kelly Gramp

Kelly Gramp is IRAP’s Executive Vice President of External Relations & Organizational Planning. In this role, Kelly oversees and strategizes with IRAP’s global fundraising and communications teams, and leads, in collaboration with her colleagues, IRAP’s global evaluation, learning, and planning division. As a member of IRAP’s Executive Leadership Team, Kelly provides strategic input on key organizational decisions and partners with leaders, including IRAP’s Senior Leadership Team, across the organization to ensure a continued path for IRAP’s evolution, growth, and impact. Prior to this role, Kelly was IRAP’s Chief Development Officer and led the development team for a decade.

Before joining IRAP, Kelly spent five years in the department of Donor Relations & National Programs at the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, an organization that develops philanthropic support for a leading scientific research institution. Throughout her tenure, Kelly was responsible for executing national and international fundraising and leadership programs, which focused on advancing the organization in the areas of donor cultivation, education, and recognition. 

Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Wagner College, where her studies and internships focused on nonprofit community engagement.